Regulation of water source in water scarcity area

Regulation of water source in water scarcity area.

1. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force or any custom or usage, the State Government or the competent authority may, with a view to regulate the supply of water for drinking purposes in a water scarcity area, by order,—
   • (a) prohibit or regulate the use of water from any water source for purposes other than drinking;
   • (b) require any person or institution, having control over any water source, to make available the water for the purposes of drinking to the public or any section of the public;
   • (c) restrict the use of water from any water source in such manner as may be specified in the order.
2. (2) Any order made under sub-section (1) shall be published in such manner as may be prescribed and upon such publication, it shall be binding on all persons concerned.